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Dagger and scabbard found with the Oetzi Iceman (bast, leather, ash wood and flint)
WNB222114 Dagger and scabbard found with the Oetzi Iceman (bast, leather, ash wood and flint) by Copper Age, (4th millennium BC); South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano, Italy; (add.info.: flint blade and ash wood handle; sheath made of bast - inner fibrous bark of certain plants; prehistoric mountaineer of 4th millennium BC; discovered at 3200 metres in Tyrolean Alps preserved in an ice glacier; probably died of arrowhead wound in left shoulder; ); eWolfgang Neeb; out of copyright
Media ID 23352546
© Wolfgang Neeb / Bridgeman Images
Artefact Artifact Copper Age Hibernatus Ice Man Knife Otzi Pre Historic Skeletal
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 18.7cm (9.3" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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This photograph captures a remarkable artifact from the Copper Age - a dagger and scabbard found with the Oetzi Iceman. Crafted with bast, leather, ash wood, and flint, this ancient weapon is an extraordinary testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship. Displayed at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano, Italy, this relic offers a glimpse into the life of a prehistoric mountaineer from the 4th millennium BC. Discovered at an astonishing altitude of 3200 meters in the Tyrolean Alps, perfectly preserved within an ice glacier, it serves as a haunting reminder of our ancestors' resilience in extreme conditions. The dagger's flint blade and ash wood handle showcase both practicality and artistry. Its sheath made of bast - inner fibrous bark derived from certain plants - adds another layer of intrigue to its construction. This unique combination reflects not only their resourcefulness but also their deep understanding of nature's offerings. However fascinating this artifact may be, it also tells a tragic tale. The Oetzi Iceman likely met his demise due to an arrowhead wound in his left shoulder. His frozen remains have provided invaluable insights into ancient civilizations while leaving us pondering over his untimely fate. Photographed by Wolfgang Neeb and now out of copyright restrictions, this image immortalizes not just an archaeological find but also our eternal quest for knowledge about our past.
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